| MATCHUP | Indiana State Sycamores | Illinois State Redbirds |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 7-5 | 9-3 |
| Spread | +13.5 -112 | -13.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +625 | -950 |
| Total | Over 151.5 (-108) | Under 151.5 (-112) |
| Where | CEFCU Arena, Normal, IL | |
| When | Sunday, December 21, 2025 | |
| Time | 05:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Indiana State Sycamores Betting Preview
The Indiana State Sycamores lost to Bradley, beat Milwaukee, and they play Belmont next. Indiana State has split its last 6 games.
The Indiana State Sycamores are averaging 77.3 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 72.3 points on 41.8 percent shooting. Ian Scott is averaging 13.3 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Camp Wagner is averaging 13.2 points and 5.1 rebounds. Sterling Young is dishing 1.7 assists and Xavier Hall is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Indiana State Sycamores are shooting 30.1 percent from beyond the arc and 73.4 percent from the free throw line. The Indiana State Sycamores are allowing 29.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game.
Illinois State Redbirds Betting Preview
The Illinois State Redbirds beat Southern Illinois, lost to Utah State, and they play Drake next. Illinois State has won 8 of its last 9 games.
The Illinois State Redbirds are averaging 80.8 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 67.5 points on 41.8 percent shooting. Johnny Kinziger is averaging 12.4 points and 2.6 rebounds, while Ty Pence is averaging 12.2 points and 4.8 rebounds. Chase Walker is the third double-digit scorer and Ty’Reek Coleman is grabbing 1.6 rebounds. The Illinois State Redbirds are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 66.5 percent from the free throw line. The Illinois State Redbirds are allowing 29.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Illinois State Redbirds will win
- Illinois State has won each of its last seven games at CEFCU Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Indiana State has lost five of its last six games against the Missouri Valley Conference.
- Indiana State has lost the first half in three of its last four day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Indiana State Sycamores will win
- Indiana State has won three of its last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Indiana State’s last nine games against the Missouri Valley Conference have produced a total of 152+ points.
- Each of Illinois State’s last four games against the Missouri Valley Conference Conference have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Indiana State ranks T41st among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (11.0).
- Indiana State ranks 42nd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (16.3).
Indiana State vs Illinois State Prediction
Illinois State is the more talented team and should be favored at home, but this is a lot of points. Indiana State defends at an above-average level and isn’t terrible from the field. Indiana State has also covered 6 of its last 9 games and has upset wins over Milwaukee and SIU Edwardsville. The underdog is 3-0 ATS and 2-1 SU in the last 3 games between Indiana State and Illinois State. Indiana State has a couple of road wins this season. This line feels a bit disrespectful. I’ll take a shot with the points on Sunday afternoon.